1959 Evinrude Sportwin

[mark1111a]

I discovered through my research that this is was the first year these outboards had thermostats. I pulled off the thermostat cap, knowing that it would need to be replaced and discovered that there was no thermostat. My question is, do I need to put one in or is it ok to run without it?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1959 Evinrude Sportwin

You most definately need to put one in. Some owners foolishly remove them trying to solve cooling issues.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: 1959 Evinrude Sportwin

+1. If it came with a t-stat keep it. You should be able to get a t-stat kit w/ grommet right here at iboats for about $15.

 

[mark1111a]

Re: 1959 Evinrude Sportwin

Thanks. I had already found the replacement part on iboats. I just wanted to make sure there was a reason why it shouldn't be there.